This is a drawing of an ornate book page. The page is the title page of a biographical work about Michelangelo Buonarroti, written by Giorgio Vasari. The page's layout is centered with the title "VITA DEL GRAN MICHELAGNOLO BUONARROTI" prominently displayed. An intricate decorative border frames the page, featuring illustrations of cherubic figures on either side, with ornate scrollwork and a coat of arms at the top. Below, there is a small depiction of a cityscape labeled "IN FIORENZA." The text and imagery are printed in a classic typographic style, typical of the Renaissance period, with additional information about the text being produced by "Nella Stamperia de' Giunti 1568."
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1568
- Medium
- 1 vol: ill: woodcut illustrations
- Dimensions
- 5237 × 7778 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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